What Is This Tool?
This tool converts volumetric flow rates measured in cubic inches per minute to mass flow rates expressed in pounds per hour for gasoline referenced at 15.5ºC. It is designed to assist with temperature-corrected fuel flow calculations common in petroleum and fuel industries.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow rate value in cubic inch per minute.
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Select the source unit as cubic inch/minute [in^3/min].
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Choose the target unit as pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5ºC).
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Click the convert button to get the mass flow rate result.
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Use the converted value for fuel measurement or engineering calculations.
Key Features
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Converts from cubic inch/minute [in^3/min] to pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5ºC).
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Uses a standardized conversion rate for gasoline density at 15.5ºC.
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Ideal for custody transfer and metering of gasoline volumes.
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Browser-based and user-friendly interface.
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Helpful for engineering and calibration tasks involving fuel flow.
Examples
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5 cubic inch/minute converts to approximately 8.013 pound/hour for gasoline at 15.5ºC.
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10 cubic inch/minute converts to about 16.026 pound/hour under the same conditions.
Common Use Cases
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Measuring gasoline flow rates in pipelines and tanker trucks with temperature correction.
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Calculating fuel consumption for engines and industrial burners using mass flow units.
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Calibrating and verifying flow meters requiring mass-based gasoline flow values.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure gasoline temperature is near 15.5ºC for accurate conversion results.
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Use this conversion primarily for standard gasoline compositions referencing 15.5ºC.
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Double-check units before conversion to maintain calculation consistency.
Limitations
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Conversion accuracy depends on gasoline density at exactly 15.5ºC; other temperatures affect results.
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Not suitable for gasoline with different density characteristics or varying temperature.
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Only applicable for converting volumetric flow in cubic inches per minute to mass flow for gasoline.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is temperature correction at 15.5ºC important?
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Temperature correction at 15.5ºC standardizes gasoline density for precise mass flow calculations and custody transfer.
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Can I use this conversion for other fuels?
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No, this converter is specific to gasoline mass flow calculations referenced at 15.5ºC.
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What does cubic inch per minute measure?
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It measures volumetric flow rate indicating the volume of liquid or gas passing a point per minute.
Key Terminology
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Cubic inch/minute [in^3/min]
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A volumetric flow rate unit indicating one cubic inch of fluid or gas passing a point every minute.
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Pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5ºC)
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A mass flow rate unit expressed as pounds of gasoline passing a point per hour, corrected to a standard temperature of 15.5ºC.
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Mass flow rate
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The quantity of mass passing through a given point per unit of time.